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Brownbeard rice

Oryza rufipogon

Least Concern

About

The Brownbeard Rice (Oryza rufipogon) is a species in the genus Oryza. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Indo

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (5 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), and South America (8 countries).

🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇮🇷 Iran 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇵🇪 Peru 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Oryza (Rice)

Species

Oryza rufipogon (Brownbeard rice)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Ye Sheng Dao

Portuguese Arroz-Selvagem-Vermelho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brownbeard rice?

The scientific name of Brownbeard rice is Oryza rufipogon. It belongs to the genus Oryza.

What is the conservation status of Brownbeard rice?

Brownbeard rice (Oryza rufipogon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brownbeard rice live?

Brownbeard rice is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (5 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guyana, Iran, Mexico, Myanmar.

What family does Brownbeard rice belong to?

Brownbeard rice (Oryza rufipogon) belongs to the genus Oryza, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Brownbeard rice endangered?

No, Brownbeard rice (Oryza rufipogon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brownbeard rice belong to?

Brownbeard rice (Oryza rufipogon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Brownbeard rice?

The closest relatives of Brownbeard rice in the genus Oryza include African Rice, Australian Rice, Australian Wild Rice, Red Rice, Red Rice.